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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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